Canon G11 vs Nikon 1 J2

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon G11 versus Nikon 1 J2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the 1 J2 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and 1 J2 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was released 3 years earlier than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G11 matches up vs the 1 J2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Nikon 1 J2. The complete galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 versus Nikon 1 J2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 vs the 1 J2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and 1 J2 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and 1 J2.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The G11 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older G11 will be behind in sensor tech.